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On International Day of Biodiversity, Godrej Enterprises Group reaffirmed its commitment to biodiversity conservation across its operations and communities, guided by its Good & Green vision and science-led sustainability approach. Biodiversity conservation is encapsulated within the company’s broader sustainability agenda, which focuses on resource efficiency, climate action and responsible sourcing. It is also embedded in its environmental strategy, alongside goals such as zero waste to landfill, water positivity and net-zero buildings. At the heart of Godrej’s conservation initiatives, remains protection of the mangrove ecosystems at Vikhroli in Mumbai through a 3-pronged approach of Research, Conservation, and Awareness. This critical Mangrove ecosystem along with the industrial and residential township hosts over 1,500 species across plants, birds, animals, amphibians, reptiles and aquatic fauna.   “The International Day of Biodiversity is an apt occasion to reinforce ou...

  Lava International Limited, India's leading mobile manufacturing brand, today inaugurated its new Component and Charger Manufacturing Unit at its Noida plant, marking a decisive step towards localization and quality monitoring. The facility was inaugurated by Shri Sunil Kumar Sharma, Honourable Minister of Electronics & Information Technology, Government of Uttar Pradesh , in the presence of Mr. Sunil Raina, Managing Director and Mr. Sanjeev Agarwal, Executive Director & Chief Manufacturing Officer, Lava International Limited. Aligned with the Government’s vision of Make in India, the facility coupled with application of six sigma principles is Lava’s latest move to elevate Indian manufacturing standards aimed at improving quality, efficiency and value. Speaking at the inauguration, Shri Sunil Kumar Sharma, Honourable Minister of Electronics & Information Technology, Government of Uttar Pradesh , said, "UP government under the leadership of Shri Yogi Adityana...

  BLS International Services Limited, an Indian multi-national corporation and a trusted global AI & tech-enabled services partner for governments and citizens, announced its audited consolidated financial results for the quarter and financial year ended 31 st March 2026. BLS International Services Ltd. delivered a robust performance in Q4 & FY26, as it continued to strengthen its global footprint and diversify its portfolio through various contract wins & renewals, reinforcing its commitment to service excellence and growth. Speaking on continuing growth momentum , Mr. Shikhar Aggarwal, Joint Managing Director, BLS International Services Ltd. said: “BLS International delivered its highest-ever performance in FY26 across all key metrics, reflecting strong execution capabilities, scalable operating model, and deepening government partnerships. During the year, Revenue increased by 36.7% YoY, driven by steady momentum across service segments. Additionally, EBIT...

Maruti Suzuki India Limited has set up Smart Factory Lab at the Government Polytechnic College, Lucknow , as part of its ongoing commitment to skill development and industry–academia collaboration. In the inaugural year, around 400 # students at the Government Polytechnic College Lucknow, will be trained in the Smart Factory Lab. Established under the Company’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative, the Smart Factory Lab aims to empower diploma students with hands-on training in advanced manufacturing technologies relevant to the evolving needs of the automotive and manufacturing sectors. The facility is designed to provide practical exposure to modern production systems, helping bridge the gap between academic learning and industry requirements. Through this initiative, Maruti Suzuki seeks to inculcate the right mindset required by the industry, enhance employability, strengthen technical competencies, and prepare students to emerge as industry-ready professionals...

Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd along with its subsidiaries together referred to as “Dr. Reddy’s”), a global pharmaceutical company, today announced the launch of its oral semaglutide biosimilar, indicated for type 2 diabetes mellitus. Dr. Reddy’s oral semaglutide is available in tablet form under the brand name Obeda® in India. This launch follows Dr. Reddy’s recent generic Semaglutide injection launches in India and Canada, further establishing the company’s position as a full‑stack player in GLP‑1 therapies. As per the ICMR INDIAB study, India represents one of the world’s largest diabetes burdens with over 101 million adults living with the condition and a prevalence of 11.4%. Alarmingly, nearly 136 million individuals are prediabetic, and close to 40% of adults have abdominal obesity, placing them at high risk of progression . Despite multiple treatment options, uncontrolled type 2 diabetes remains a significant challenge. Oral semaglutide, a Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 receptor agon...

HCLTech , a leading global technology company, released findings from its latest Enterprise AI Market Report,  The AI Impact Imperatives, 2026 , highlighting a growing execution gap as enterprises race to scale AI while facing mounting pressure to deliver results within increasingly compressed timeframes. The research, based on a global survey of 467 senior executives responsible for AI investments across enterprises with more than $1 billion in annual revenue, finds that while AI adoption is now widespread across IT operations, software engineering and business functions, nearly 43% of major AI initiatives are expected to fail. The risk is not driven by lack of experimentation or access to tools, but by the difficulty of translating ambition into consistent, enterprise‑wide outcomes. At the same time, expectations around returns are tightening. Nearly half of enterprise leaders expect measurable value from AI investments within 18 months, leaving little margin for error as or...

Swiggy, India's pioneering on-demand convenience platform, has announced the launched 'Mum's Choice', a first-of-its-kind initiative designed to bring more mothers into its delivery partner fleet. The initiative redefines flexibility for women, offering no minimum login hours, no long-distance orders, and payouts consistent with traditional shifts. And for mothers without a bike, Swiggy will provide discounted EV rentals, ensuring that access to wheels is never a barrier to getting started.  The initiative speaks directly to the challenges mothers face when exploring flexible work, largely, the conflict between rigid schedules and the unpredictable rhythms of family life. Through 'Mum's Choice', Swiggy is making room for both, giving mothers a genuine opportunity to earn on their own terms without having to compromise on what matters most at home.  Launching the initiative, Saurav Goyal, SVP and Head- Driver & Delivery Org , Swiggy shared “ Our int...

The Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) announced that its classroom advertising literacy initiative, AdWise, has covered more than a million students. 10,66,374 students across 2,063 schools have been reached across Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Bihar, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, Delhi NCR, Karnataka, West Bengal, Punjab, Assam, Gujarat and Tamil Nadu.  The programme was developed by ASCI Academy in the context of digital advertising which is all pervasive, as well as new formats of advertising where brands are increasingly embedded into content, such as influencer advertising. The intent was for students to be well equipped with the means to navigate this new world of advertising and recognise its commercial nature.  The intervention has shown significant improvement in ad-literacy levels of students  as measured by assessment tests before and after the program.  For grades 3 to 5, the percentage of students who could:  Correctly r...

  Wadhwani Foundation and the Gates Foundation have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen India’s innovation ecosystem through the National Innovation Network (NIN), a national-scale extension of the Wadhwani Innovation Network (WIN).   The partnership is focused on enabling translational research and entrepreneurial innovation in areas of high societal impact, including health, nutrition, biotechnology, genomics, medtech, and other emerging sectors aligned with India’s development priorities.   As part of the collaboration, the Gates Foundation will support five NIN Centres of Excellence (CoEs) over five years, beginning with two Centres this year.   The supported NIN CoEs will help researchers advance innovations beyond laboratory-stage research (TRL-4+) toward real-world deployment through proof-of-concept development, prototyping, validation, pilot deployments, IP and commercialization support, venture creation, and industry partnerships....

In a world where digital connections are getting stronger by the minute, real-life connections are quietly fading. Meaningful personal conversations are often taking a backseat, especially among couples. As per a Sunfeast survey* conducted in Chennai, 53% people say that they spend more time with their phone than with their partner , highlighting a growing emotional gap in modern relationships. To shine a light on this behavior, Sunfeast Marie Light launched a quirky yet pertinent initiative as part of its #MarieLightMode campaign. In partnership with Swiggy Instamart, the brand surprised more than 20,000 couples across Tamil Nadu with a quirky 'Divorce Agreement with Phones' tucked into their orders. Written in the style of a mock legal agreement, it encouraged couples to put their phones aside and make more room for quality time & light moments. The thoughtful activity transformed a routine delivery moment into an unexpected moment of reflection. Mr. Suraj Kathuria, ...

Lava International Limited, India’s leading homegrown smartphone brand, is gearing up to expand its Shark portfolio with Shark 2 5G, built to deliver an elevated smartphone experience for value-seeking consumers in the budget 5G segment. The upcoming Shark smartphone has been designed with a clear focus on delivering practical features that matter in day-to-day use. It will be equipped with a big battery and a large 17.13cm (6.75”) 120Hz display, offering a smoother viewing and scrolling experience, making entertainment and everyday usage more immersive. The smartphone is also built to comfortably power users through an entire day of streaming, social media, gaming and work on a single charge. At a 120Hz refresh rate, the device offers up to 815 minutes (13 hours 35 minutes) of YouTube playback and up to 743 minutes (12 hours 23 minutes) of screen-on time, ensuring reliable all-day performance for users. In terms of durability and performance, the smartphone will come with IP6...